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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 702.45, 1,051.02 and 497.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 702.45, 1,051.02 and 497.52 is: 744.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    702.45 : 1,051.02 = 497.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    702.45/1,051.02 = 497.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    702.45x = 1,051.02 × 497.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    702.45x = 522,903.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 522,903.47/702.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.40

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